Metacomet Elementary School

This Saturday, February 1st, marks Take Your Child to the Library Day and the start of Black History Month. Bloomfield Public Library will host two programs at the Wood Human Services Building, including a STEM Exploratorium in partnership with the Children's Museum & Preschool, and a presentation on the History of African Drumming in CT by Inara Ramin & Have Drums will Travel, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. I've also attached the 2025 Summer Camp Guide for you to review and consider this summer! TYCLD: https://5il.co/36o7m 2025 Summer Camp Guide: https://5il.co/36o7n

Hello, Metacomet Families. I am calling to remind you that we will have an Early Release Day on Wednesday, January 29. Dismissal will be at 1:25 pm. Have a good evening.

In collaboration with Dressler Law, we proudly celebrate the Metacomet Students of the Month for January! We are also thrilled to reveal our Teacher of the Month, Mrs Waterhouse! Congrats to our staff and students! You all are amazing! 🎊🎉

Dear Metacomet Families, We are currently monitoring an increase in upper respiratory illness within our school community. This letter is to provide you with information about the illness and our efforts to mitigate the spread here at school. The West Hartford/Bloomfield Health District has been notified and confirms there is an increase in respiratory illness in the community that includes COVID-19, Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The district will be following their recommendations to heighten our cleaning and sanitation efforts in the classrooms affected. Ill individuals have been instructed to remain home until symptoms have resolved. We remind parents to be diligent and monitor your children for illness prior to sending to school and to follow the attached Stay at Home Guidelines. All students must be fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medicine and are feeling better. Respiratory viruses are spread when; • An infected person coughs or sneezes • You get virus droplets from a cough or sneeze in your eyes, nose, or mouth • You touch a surface that has the virus on it, like a doorknob, and then touch your face before washing your hands In order to prevent the spread of virus, encourage your child to: • Cover their coughs and sneezes with a tissue or their shirt sleeve, not their hands. • Wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. • Avoid touching their face with unwashed hands. The West Hartford/Bloomfield Health District and our school nurse will continue to monitor any signs of illness in our community and provide guidance. Please remember to contact the school nurse for return to school guidance if you should have any questions. Sincerely, Paul Guzzo Principal Metacomet Elementary School

TJ's Burritos & Coffee has partnered with Bloomfield Lions Club to raise literacy funds. Stop by TODAY from 7-9 pm to support. 10% of proceeds go towards the fundraiser. Also, the Windsor Federal Bank is hosting a Financial Night: https://5il.co/363vp. Be sure to register! Have a great weekend.

Be sure to catch next week's newsletter from Mr. Guzzo! Remember, we're launching The Great Kindness Challenge on Monday, and believe me, our hat game will be fabulous! 🎩✨ Take a look at the schedule for more exciting days ahead. Newsletter: https://5il.co/3638g The GKC School Spirit Schedule: https://5il.co/325zm

Hello, Metacomet Families. Please join us for a review of our Plan of Excellence. We would like to share what our plan is to help all of our students at Metacomet Elementary School. This meeting will be virtual on Thursday, January 23 at 6:00 pm and the link will be in your email. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85377278708?pwd=BaURYkvW2FBl8GjH2OPEpa2Wx6cfm0.1 Meeting ID: 853 7727 8708 Passcode: 6mTNG9

We welcome all families with children in Grades PK-4 to attend. Come learn with your kids: robots, puzzles and live animals. Free to families. Dinner will be provided. January 29, 2025. Registration required. See flyer in your email and in your child's backpack.

Do you know someone who is turning 5 before September 1, 2025? If so, register them for Kindergarten at Laurel Literacy Academy! Registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year. Visit https://sites.google.com/view/bpsct-enrollment/home for information on the registration process.

Hello Metacomet families! We are preparing for next week’s heartwarming fun! Beginning Monday, January 27 to January 31, Metacomet School will participate in The Great Kindness Challenge, promoting kindness in PreK-12 schools. We're excited to join this initiative and spread kindness globally. Expect your student to bring home a kindness checklist, a parent letter, and the spirit schedule. The checklists are filled with ideas to spread kindness, respect, and compassion. We encourage students to perform as many acts of kindness as possible and to carry that spirit home. Let's uplift each other and prove KINDNESS ROCKS! Thanks a million for your support! GKC Info Sheet: https://5il.co/35o9b School Spirit Schedule: https://5il.co/325zm

Hello, Metacomet Families. Please join us for a review of our Plan of Excellence. We would like to share what our plan is to help all of our students at Metacomet Elementary School. This meeting will be virtual on Thursday, January 23 at 6:00 pm and the link will be in your email.

Check out next week's parent newsletter from Mr. Guzzo. Did you know Martin Luther King Jr. studied in CT at Morehouse? In honor of Dr. King, explore events celebrating his legacy across Connecticut! Head to your inbox to access the Connecticut Public's list of events. Parent Newsletter: https://5il.co/35gzz https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-01-10/mlk-day-events-martin-luther-king-connecticut-ct

Hello, Metacomet Families. I am calling to remind you that we will have no school on Monday, January 20. We will observe and remember the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. Thank you!

Registration for The Nest Preschool at Laurel Literacy Academy is now open! Please note that space is limited! Your space will be held with a completed registration. Visit https://sites.google.com/view/bpsct-enrollment/home for more information on the registration process.

It is that time already! Registration for Kindergarten in the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Visit https://sites.google.com/view/bpsct-enrollment/home to learn more about the registration process.

We’ve wrapped up our first full week of the new year, and guess what? There are numerous exciting events already scheduled. Oh, and don’t sleep on BPL, as they have some fantastic activities happening too! We can’t forget this month’s Grade-Level Newsletters and Parent Newsletter on behalf of Mr. Guzzo! Have a wonderful weekend! Parent Newsletter: https://5il.co/34nqx Grade 3: https://5il.co/34nrx Grade 4: https://5il.co/34o28

Get ready to rev your engines because Social & Youth Services is hitting the road to Monster Jam on March 29! If you want to snag your CASH ONLY tickets, catch Angelica Thompson at 330 Park Ave. Don’t miss the monster-sized fun!

We welcome all families with children in Grades PK-4 to attend. Come learn with your kids: robots, puzzles and live animals. Free to families. Dinner will be provided. January 29, 2025. Registration required. See flyer in your email and in your child's backpack.

Explore BPL Youth Programs for children, tweens, and teens! Don't miss out on these great resources! Visit the event calendar online or call the BPL Atrium at 860-243-9721 for questions. https://bplct.librarycalendar.com/events/month

Happy New Year! Please review next week's parent newsletter from Mr. Guzzo via the provided link. Check your email for information on the Brotherhood Check-In, part of the Family Workshop Series. This month's events & menu will be sent home. Thank you! Newsletter: https://5il.co/342bz Workshop: https://5il.co/343m3